What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Betaine
Humectant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Parfum
Masking
CI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantGlycolic Acid
Buffering
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract
Astringent
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Salix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Water, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Betaine, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Parfum, CI 19140, CI 42090, Glycolic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Salix Alba Bark Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningOctocrylene
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Dimethicone
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Methylparaben
Preservative
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Menthyl Lactate
Masking
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingSilica
Abrasive
Propylparaben
Preservative
Disodium EDTA
Hydroxystearic Acid
Cleansing
Pvp
Emulsion StabilisingAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientCystine
MaskingGlycine
Buffering
Sodium PCA
Humectant
BHT
Antioxidant
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
4-Ethylresorcinol
AntimicrobialBifida Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
CI 14700
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Octocrylene, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Stearic Acid, Niacinamide, Glyceryl Stearate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Titanium Dioxide, Cetyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Carbomer, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Methylparaben, Allantoin, Menthyl Lactate, Potassium Hydroxide, Silica, Propylparaben, Disodium EDTA, Hydroxystearic Acid, Pvp, Aluminum Hydroxide, Cystine, Glycine, Sodium PCA, BHT, Palmitic Acid, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, 4-Ethylresorcinol, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Ceramide NP, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ceramide AP, Phytosphingosine, Cholesterol, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Ceramide EOP, CI 14700
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
